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Srinand Jha

April 6, 2022 | Infrastructure

India and Nepal open 35km cross-border line

The line has been under construction for 11 years.

April 4, 2022 | Asia

Indian Railways’ privatisation aspirations remain elusive

While Indian Railways continues to invest in new rolling stock and technology, its attempts to involve the private sector in train operation and station development projects have fallen flat, as Srinand Jha explains.

March 14, 2022 | Asia

Indian Railways awards traction contracts for Vande Bharat EMU fleet

Seven suppliers will equip the 58 trains, which will be built at various sites across India.

March 10, 2022 | Fleet

Alstom terminates Mumbai Line 4 fleet contract

The project is facing delays, with only preliminary works underway.

March 2, 2022 | Fleet

Indian Railways announces revised rolling stock plan

The new plan calls for additional 160km/h Vande Bharat EMUs.

February 21, 2022 | Policy

Indian Railways’ management structure to be renewed

The system will change how the railway recruits new staff, as it faces a mounting wage bill.

February 10, 2022 | Metros

Bengaluru metro train contract with CRRC in trouble

CRRC has failed to establish a local manufacturing plant to produce 192 cars from order for 216, putting completion of the order in jeopardy.

February 1, 2022 | Financial

India announces $US 32.7bn capital investment in rail in national budget

The government also announced an increased commitment towards rolling stock development.

January 27, 2022 | Policy

Rail industry optimistic ahead of Indian budget announcement

New schemes are unlikely, but sector is hopeful for reforms allowing private sector access to Indian Railways projects in February budget.

January 13, 2022 | Infrastructure

India approves location survey for Myanmar line

The line will form part of the Trans-Asian Rail Network.

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